as in inculcated
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to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause
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Recent Examples of instilled
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The importance of physical and professional excellence was instilled in me from a young age.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Ethel instilled strong values in the family Being a member of the Kennedy family comes with a legacy, including a long tradition of public service.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Long before my career began, my first mentor—my father—instilled in me the importance of always prioritizing employees and customers.
—Maria Tedesco, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
My professional experience at Arizona State University and as a practicing attorney and mediator has instilled in me a strong commitment to identifying areas of agreement in the pursuit of common goals to help grow and improve our district.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
That instilled in him a sense of survival that at one point led to stealing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
That fear will always be instilled in me.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the harmonious architecture, Bishop instilled a number of regulations to ensure the land remains protected.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The importance of physical and professional excellence was instilled in me from a young age.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Ethel instilled strong values in the family Being a member of the Kennedy family comes with a legacy, including a long tradition of public service.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Long before my career began, my first mentor—my father—instilled in me the importance of always prioritizing employees and customers.
—Maria Tedesco, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
My professional experience at Arizona State University and as a practicing attorney and mediator has instilled in me a strong commitment to identifying areas of agreement in the pursuit of common goals to help grow and improve our district.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
That instilled in him a sense of survival that at one point led to stealing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
That fear will always be instilled in me.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilled
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To further unify x86, the group will solicit input from interested hardware and software providers who have first-hand experience with how the architecture is implemented across various settings including the cloud, datacenters, clients, the network edge and embedded devices.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The week ahead Monday Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 with embedded artificial intelligence.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
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Both Bell and Reid feel that music has the power to change minds and hearts, upend ingrained biases, and foster empathy.Juan Velasquez, Them, 25 Nov. 2024
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While data and external factors are crucial to consider, your intuition often reflects an ingrained understanding that may not be quantifiable at first.Stanley C. Middleman, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Driveline Care The VAD is implanted near the heart but has a power cable that exits the body to connect to a power source.Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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The possible complications associated with heart valve replacement surgery depend on the type of valve implanted, the kind of surgery performed, the surgeon's experience, and whether the person has underlying health issues.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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By categorizing problems based on their inherent computational difficulty, this theory helps identify scenarios where AI can deliver optimal solutions.Suvarna Krishnan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Yet the inherent looseness of those moments — the playful energy of two giant artists in their prime, tinkering together in the same room — makes Collision Course worth returning to in the years since its release.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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There's no fixed date as to when they will be relaxed, because there are a lot of factors at play.David Nield, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024
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The 22-year-old accepted the switch marked a significant development in the process to resolve his future The deal is comprised of a €27.6m (£23.3m) fixed sum and €4m (£3.4m) in add-ons, plus a large share of any future sale.Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
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As a recovering addict who has been sober for almost 11 years himself, Furnish noted that John’s upbringing in an abusive household, paired with his innate sensitivity and longing to find his place in the world, laid the foundation for his struggles with addiction.Max Gao, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
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This innate desire for connection, however, combined with people’s reliance on technology, can lead to feelings of FOMO– fear of missing out – and anxiety during a digital detox.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Assets like land may retain intrinsic value, but liquidity would likely vanish and the ability to convert holdings into other forms of wealth (or even use them) could be severely constrained.Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Take note of your intrinsic achievements, rather than external ones.Julia Sullivan, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
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Smart contracts are immutable, so bugs or security flaws can not easily be corrected, posing risks in terms of both financial losses and legal liability.Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Authenticity verification: Blockchain can help verify the authenticity of digital content, providing a defense against deepfakes by creating immutable records of original media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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